CHARLES FREDERICK DEGENHARDT III M.D.
NPI 1467651711
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Savannah, GA

Active since July 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
5400 WATERS AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31404(912) 349-4227(912) 349-4457 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 13, 2022, Nov 12, 2020, Aug 6, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Charles Frederick Degenhardt Iii M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHARLES FREDERICK DEGENHARDT III M.D. (NPI 1467651711) is an individual rheumatology provider in Savannah, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (70547) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Candler Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467651711
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES FREDERICK DEGENHARDT IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address5400 WATERS AVESavannah, GA 31404
Mailing Address5400 Waters AveSavannah, GA 31404-6234 · (912) 349-4227 · Fax (912) 349-4457
Fax(912) 349-4457
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1467651711 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 70547✔ Licensed in SC · TL34875
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME 106894 (FL), LL29799 (SC)
5400 WATERS AVE, Savannah, GA 31404

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1110 Rushing Ln Ste BStatesboro, GA 30458-6027 · Phone (912) 349-4227
Location 223 Plantation Park Dr Ste 101Bluffton, SC 29910-6072 · Phone (843) 815-6555

Other Identifiers 2

OtherTL34875SC · State License
Other70547GA · State Medical Licenses

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Charles Frederick Degenhardt Iii M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6608032016
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120730000031, I20141223000151
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Degenhardt reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rheumatology
5400 WATERS AVE
Savannah, GA 31404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rheumatology
700 S ENOTA DR NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and South Carolina enrollments
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 30

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) J0717
Certolizumab pegol is a medication injected under a doctor's supervision. It's used to treat certain inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. The injection helps reduce symptoms like pain and swelling. Note that this drug isn't for self-administration.
66,400 services58 patients
Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use J1602
Golimumab is a medication given through an IV (a small tube in your vein). It helps to reduce inflammation and pain by blocking a protein in your body that causes inflammation. It's often used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
61,015 services129 patients
Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg J3262
Tocilizumab is a medication administered via injection. It's used to treat certain conditions like rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation in the body. It works by blocking a substance in the body that leads to inflammation.
28,043 services19 patients
Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) J0129
Abatacept is a medication administered via injection under a doctor's supervision. It's used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis by moderating the immune system. This code applies when the doctor administers the drug, not for self-administration.
25,727 services95 patients
Injection, rituximab, 10 mg J9312
Rituximab is a medication given via injection. It's used to treat certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The 10 mg dosage refers to the amount of the drug in the injection. It works by targeting and destroying specific cells, helping your body's immune system.
4,720 services28 patients
Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg J1745
Infliximab is a medication given via injection to treat certain autoimmune conditions. It works by blocking the action of a substance in your body that causes inflammation. Each dose is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
3,390 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Candler Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110024
Location5353 Reynolds StreetSavannah, GA 31412 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110036
Location4700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110043
Location11705 Mercy BoulevardSavannah, GA 31419 · Chatham County
Emergency services

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaufort, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number420067
Location955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902 · Beaufort County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hilton Head Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hilton Head Island, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number420080
Location25 Hospital Center BlvdHilton Head Island, SC 29925 · Beaufort County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31404 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality92.17
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
5400 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
5400 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
5400 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Internal Medicine (Allergy & Immunology)
5400 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Specialist
5400 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Physician Assistant
5400 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
5400 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Physician Assistant
5400 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Charles Degenhardt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Degenhardt is 1467651711. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2007.

Where is Charles Degenhardt located?

Charles Degenhardt practices at 5400 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404. The listed phone number is (912) 349-4227.

What is Charles Degenhardt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Charles Degenhardt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Degenhardt is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Charles Degenhardt's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Degenhardt reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. (Savannah, GA) and Southeastern Rheumatology Alliance (Gainesville, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Charles Degenhardt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Degenhardt accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Health and UnitedHealthcare list Charles Degenhardt as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Charles Degenhardt affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Degenhardt is affiliated with Candler Hospital, Memorial University Medical Center, St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah, Beaufort County Memorial Hospital and Hilton Head Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Degenhardt was last updated on July 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.